Full TimeENNorth America
*Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, grasp, squeeze, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, repetitive arm/wrist/hand use, walk on uneven surfaces, stand, walk in order to assure all patients and staff are safe.
Acadiana Treatment Center is seeking a Full-time Teacher for our 42-bed adolescent unit. Must be a Certified Teacher.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Identify the educational needs of students, develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs.
Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others.
Observe person(s) receiving services to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses.
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, or one-on-one.
Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators, and other teachers on progress.
Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare person(s) receiving services for standardized test, as required by state.
Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located.
Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning.
Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
Supervise students outside of the classroom setting such as: lunch time or during detention.
Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hired and offered by facility).
